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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 8, 2014
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Save-the-Date: MUN evaluation meeting Friday Sept. 26th

 This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5).   Good afternoon all,   The next stakeholder meeting for the “Evaluation of the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) Beneficial Use in Ag Dominated Surface Waters” will be on:   Date: Friday September 26, 2014 Place: Central Valley Water Board Office, 11020 Sun Center […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 8, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for August 8, 2014

Sacramento Bee: Well water levels drop dramatically on UC Davis campus  Los Angeles Times: El Niño relief for drought-stricken California? Chances slip to 65% CNBC: California drought can’t stop bottled water industry Huffington Post: How California’s Historic Drought Is Threatening The Marijuana Industry Fresh Plaza: US (CA): UC survey analyzing drought’s impact on county citrus San Jose Mercury News: Mercury News […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 7, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for August 7, 2014

Associated Press: Calif. water-bond talks hinge on money for water storage New York Times: Dry California Fights Illegal Use of Water for Cannabis  The Modesto Bee: Valley officials throw support behind larger water bond  KQED Science: El Niño Fizzle: No Relief Likely for California Drought The Guardian: Get used to toilet-to-tap water, Californians told San Jose Mercury News: Recycled water options […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 6, 2014
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Conan O’Brien Joins the Save Our Water Effort

Conan O’Brien Joins the Save Our Water EffortSave Our Water’s efforts to raise awareness of the need for extraordinary water conservation got another celebrity boost today with iconic comedian and television talk show host Conan O’Brien and his sidekick Andy Richter joining the effort. O’Brien and Richter created a series of public service announcements to […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 6, 2014
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ACWA eNews for August 6, 2014

ACWA eNews for Aug. 6, 2014   Fire Season Intensified by Drought Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/06/2014 – 4:41pm California’s drought is intensifying this year’s fire season with dry conditions creating more fuel to keep large wildfires roaring. Over 11,000 state, local and federal firefighters are battling California’s intense wildfires. According to officials […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 6, 2014
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Water Job Opportunities for August 6th, 2014

• San Diego County Water Authority, Los Angeles    Water Resources Specialist • Irvine Ranch Water District    Operator III • San Bernardino Municipal Water Department    Environmental Control Technician • South Coast Water District, Laguna Beach    Senior Civil Engineer (Desalination) • Jurupa Community Services District, Jurupa Valley    > SCADA Coordinator    > […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 5, 2014
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A Message from Governor Brown Regarding the Water Bond

A message from Governor Jerry Brown:  To My Fellow Citizens of California: Drought conditions in California grow more serious by the day. Last month, the State Water Resources Control Board issued mandatory conservation measures to ensure that our water supply remains reliable. Whether you’re a rancher, farmer, business owner or an average Californian — it […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 5, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for August 5, 2014

Sacramento Bee: Monsoon conditions sweeping across California bring mudslides, lightning strikes The Fresno Bee: Stockton-based water agency wins damage suit against feds Capital Public Radio: Time Running Out To Reach Water Bond Deal Los Angeles Times: California’s 1st seven months of 2014 have been its warmest on record Los Angeles Times: California needs to get a grip on its groundwater […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 4, 2014
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California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5) Stakeholder Meeting — September 22, 2014

A message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5): Based on the availability of potential participants, the next public meeting for the Pyrethroids TMDL and Basin Plan Amendment project will be held on Monday September 22, 2014 at the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board office. Click here to view the […]

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